Patents by Inventor Ron Robinson
Ron Robinson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20200383886Abstract: The present application is directed to a cosmetic composition that can serve as a deodorant and optionally, a concealer, colorant and/or brightener. The cosmetic composition is characterized by substantial non-transferability.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Joban Beauty, Inc.Inventors: Sharanjit Kaur Deol, Ron Robinson, Peter Bohm
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Patent number: 10214764Abstract: The present invention is directed to a separation device or container that can be used in the separation, isolation or pelleting of microorganisms from a test samples known to contain or suspected of containing said microorganisms. Subsequently, the separated, isolated or pelleted microorganism sample can undergo one or more interrogation steps to provide measurements useful for the characterization and/or identification of microorganism. In one aspect of the present invention, the interrogation steps can occur in situ in the separation device or container described herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: John Walsh, Jones M. Hyman, Christopher Ronsick, John Link, Ron Robinson, Mark Wilson
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Patent number: 9932832Abstract: A method of balancing a spool of a gas turbine engine, the spool including a forward rotor assembly and an aft rotor assembly separated by a spacer, the method comprising: balancing the forward rotor assembly and the aft rotor assembly independently from one another using conventional balancing techniques; and mathematically modeling the spool; applying a modeled axial load to the modeled spool to determine a trim weight which would balance the spool when subjected to the modeled axial load; and physically placing the trim weight to one of the forward rotor assembly and the aft rotor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.Inventors: Jiemin Wang, Cameron Walters, Ron Robinson, Jeffrey Bernard Heyerman, David Beamish
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Publication number: 20150345294Abstract: A method of balancing a spool of a gas turbine engine, the spool including a forward rotor assembly and an aft rotor assembly separated by a spacer, the method comprising: balancing the forward rotor assembly and the aft rotor assembly independently from one another using conventional balancing techniques; and mathematically modeling the spool; applying a modeled axial load to the modeled spool to determine a trim weight which would balance the spool when subjected to the modeled axial load; and physically placing the trim weight to one of the forward rotor assembly and the aft rotor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.Inventors: JIEMIN WANG, CAMERON WALTERS, RON ROBINSON, JEFFREY BERNARD HEYERMAN, DAVID BEAMISH
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Publication number: 20100120133Abstract: The present invention is directed to a separation device or container that can be used in the separation, isolation or pelleting of microorganisms from a test samples known to contain or suspected of containing said microorganisms. Subsequently, the separated, isolated or pelleted microorganism sample can undergo one or more interrogation steps to provide measurements useful for the characterization and/or identification of microorganism. In one aspect of the present invention, the interrogation steps can occur in situ in the separation device or container described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: John Walsh, Jones M. Hyman, Christopher Ronsick, John Link, Ron Robinson, Mark Wilson
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Publication number: 20070102393Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a specimen enclosure apparatus. The specimen enclosure apparatus includes a container having a cavity configured to receive the specimen and an opening extending through a neck of the container to the cavity. An internal flange is positioned intermediate the neck of the container. The specimen enclosure apparatus further includes a closure device configured to be received in the opening. The closure device has a flange seal portion configured to contact the internal flange to form a flange seal proximate the cavity and further has a radial travel limiter integrally formed with the closure device that is configured to contact the container in the opening to limit radial movement of the flange seal portion relative to the internal flange. Containers and closure devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Bruno Colin, Sylvain Baeyaert, Chris Ronsick, Mark Wilson, Ron Robinson
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Patent number: 6156565Abstract: An incubation station has a carousel for receiving a plurality of test sample cards. An even temperature and air flow distribution inside the carousel and incubation of the cards over time at the proper temperature was found to be critically dependent upon air flow characteristics within the incubation station. To optimize air flow, the carousel was given an open rear side that is exposed to an air distribution table having a cover plate placed adjacent to the rear surface of the carousel. The cover plate has a plurality of elongate slots positioned in a symmetrical ring-shaped pattern in registry with the carousel. The elongate slots are positioned at an angle relative to the slots in the carousel such that each carousel slot receives air from more than one slot. An extra fan was also added to the system to increase the flow of air into the air table. Scallop features on the carousel walls also promote even distribution of air flow over the cards.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1997Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Gregory R. Maes, Dennis M. Connor, Brent D. Freiner, Clifford W. Karl, Ron Robinson, Raymond M. Shelton, Garry R. Tegeler, Michael James Justin
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Patent number: 6136270Abstract: An incubation station has a carousel for receiving a plurality of test sample cards. An even temperature and air flow distribution inside the carousel and incubation of the cards over time at the proper temperature was found to be critically dependent upon air flow characteristics within the incubation station. To optimize air flow, the carousel was given an open rear side that is exposed to an air distribution table having a cover plate placed adjacent to the rear surface of the carousel. The cover plate has a plurality of elongate slots positioned in a symmetrical ring-shaped pattern in registry with the carousel. The elongate slots are positioned at an angle relative to the slots in the carousel such that each carousel slot receives air from more than one slot. An extra fan was also added to the system to increase the flow of air into the air table. Scallop features on the carousel walls also promote even distribution of air flow over the cards.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Gregory R. Maes, Dennis M. Connor, Brent D. Freiner, Clifford W. Karl, Ron Robinson, Raymond M. Shelton, Garry R. Tegeler, Michael James Justin
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Patent number: 6086824Abstract: An automatic sample testing machine for testing samples stored in test cards. The machine has a test sample positioning system for moving a tray containing a plurality of test sample cards and fluid receptacles among various stations in the machine. The machine has a diluting station for adding a predetermined quantity of diluent to the receptacles as needed. A pipetting station transfers fluid from one receptacle to another. A vacuum station is provided having a vacuum chamber moveable relative to the tray between upper and lower positions. The chamber cooperates with the tray to make a sealing engagement with the top surface of the tray when it is lowered to the lower position. A vacuum generator supplies vacuum to the chamber. When the vacuum is released from the chamber, the fluid samples are loaded into the cards from the receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1999Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Mark Joseph Fanning, Jean-Pierre Bernard Gayral, Roger James Morris, Ron Robinson, William Ernest Seaton, David B. Shine, Paul Springer
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Patent number: 6024921Abstract: Test sample cards containing biological samples are moved through an analytical instrument past a card detection device and detected by the device. The card detection device has an actuator that reciprocates relative to a housing between first and second positions. The actuator has a surface that comes into contact with the card as the card is moved past the device. The actuator carries an optical interrupt flag which is used in conjunction with an optical sensor placed in proximity to the actuator. When the card comes into contact with the actuator, the actuator is moved from the first position to the second, or retracted position. This action moves the flag relative to the optical sensor, triggering the optical sensor and a detection of the card. In one possible embodiment, multiple cards are placed in a cassette for movement around the instrument. The cassette has a number of slots for the cards, one card per slot.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1998Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: bio Merieux, Inc.Inventors: Brent D. Freiner, Ron Robinson, Michael James Justin
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Patent number: 5998201Abstract: An incubation station has a carousel for receiving a plurality of test sample cards. An even temperature and air flow distribution inside the carousel and incubation of the cards over time at the proper temperature was found to be critically dependent upon air flow characteristics within the incubation station. To optimize air flow, the carousel was given an open rear side that is exposed to an air distribution table having a cover plate placed adjacent to the rear surface of the carousel. The cover plate has a plurality of elongate slots positioned in a symmetrical ring-shaped pattern in registry with the carousel. The elongate slots are positioned at an angle relative to the slots in the carousel such that each carousel slot receives air from more than one slot. An extra fan was also added to the system to increase the flow of air into the air table. Scallop features on the carousel walls also promote even distribution of air flow over the cards.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1997Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Gregory R. Maes, Dennis M. Connor, Brent D. Freiner, Clifford W. Karl, Ron Robinson, Raymond M. Shelton, Garry R. Tegeler, Michael James Justin
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Patent number: 5955736Abstract: A sample card transport station moves a test sample card from an incubation station for the card to a transmittance and fluorescence optical station in a sample testing machine. The sample card transport station has a drive belt and an associated stepper motor. The belt supports the card from one side of the card. A ledge having a card slot is disposed above the belt. The card is snugly received within the card slot, and supported from below by the drive belt and rollers for the belt. When the motor turns the belt, the belt grips the card and slides the card along the slot to the optical stations, without any slippage between the belt and the card. This construction provides for precise control over the movement of the card.The fluorescence station has a linear flash lamp that illuminates a column of the wells of the cards simultaneously. A reference detector and dichromatic beam splitter design is used to insure that the fluorescence measurements are independent of lamp output changes over time.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1997Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Ron Robinson, David B. Shine, Craig Drager
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Patent number: 5925884Abstract: A sample card transport station moves a test sample card from an incubation station for the card to a transmittance and fluorescence optical station in a sample testing machine. The sample card transport station has a drive belt and an associated stepper motor. The belt supports the card from one side of the card. A ledge having a card slot is disposed above the belt. The card is snugly received within the card slot, and supported from below by the drive belt and rollers for the belt. When the motor turns the belt, the belt grips the card and slide the card along the slot to the optical stations, without any slippage between the belt and the card. This construction provides for precise control over the movement of the card.The fluorescence station has a linear flash lamp that illuminates a column of the wells of the cards simultaneously. A reference detector and dichromatic beam splitter design is used to insure that the fluorescence measurements are independent of lamp output changes over time.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1997Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Ron Robinson, David B. Shine, Craig Drager, Richard James Ryall, Erik William Anthon
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Patent number: 5891396Abstract: An automatic sample testing machine for testing samples stored in test cards. The machine has a test sample positioning system for moving a tray containing a plurality of test sample cards and fluid receptacles among various stations in the machine. The machine has a diluting station for adding a predetermined quantity of diluent to the receptacles as needed. A pipetting station transfers fluid from one receptacle to another. A vacuum station is provided having a vacuum chamber moveable relative to the tray between upper and lower positions. The chamber cooperates with the tray to make a sealing engagement with the top surface of the tray when it is lowered to the lower position. A vacuum generator supplies vacuum to the chamber. When the vacuum is released from the chamber, the fluid samples are loaded into the cards from the receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1998Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Clifford W. Karl, Ron Robinson
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Patent number: 5888455Abstract: A sample card transport station moves a test sample card from an incubation station for the card to a transmittance and fluorescence optical station in a sample testing machine. The sample card transport station has a drive belt and an associated stepper motor. The belt supports the card from one side of the card. A ledge having a card slot is disposed above the belt. The card is snugly received within the card slot, and supported from below by the drive belt and rollers for the belt. When the motor turns the belt, the belt grips the card and slides the card along the slot to the optical stations, without any slippage between the belt and the card. This construction provides for precise control over the movement of the card.The fluorescence station has a linear flash lamp that illuminates a column of the wells of the cards simultaneously. A reference detector and dichromatic beam splitter design is used to insure that the fluorescence measurements are independent of lamp output changes over time.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1997Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: William Ernest Seaton, Mark Joseph Fanning, Ron Robinson, David B. Shine, Craig Drager, Richard James Ryall, Erik William Anthon
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Patent number: 5869006Abstract: An automatic sample testing machine for testing samples stored in test cards. The machine has a test sample positioning system for moving a tray containing a plurality of test sample cards and fluid receptacles among various stations in the machine. The machine has a diluting station for adding a predetermined quantity of diluent to the receptacles as needed. A pipetting station transfers fluid from one receptacle to another. A vacuum station is provided having a vacuum chamber moveable relative to the tray between upper and lower positions. The chamber cooperates with the tray to make a sealing engagement with the top surface of the tray when it is lowered to the lower position. A vacuum generator supplies vacuum to the chamber. When the vacuum is released from the chamber, the fluid samples are loaded into the cards from the receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1998Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: bio Merieux Vitek, Inc.Inventors: Mark Joseph Fanning, Roger James Morris, Ron Robinson, William Ernest Seaton, Daniel Ray Williams, Craig Drager
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Patent number: 5856193Abstract: An automatic sample testing machine for testing samples stored in test cards. The machine has a test sample positioning system for moving a tray containing a plurality of test sample cards and fluid receptacles among various stations in the machine. The machine has a diluting station for adding a predetermined quantity of diluent to the receptacles as needed. A pipetting station transfers fluid from one receptacle to another. A vacuum station is provided having a vacuum chamber moveable relative to the tray between upper and lower positions. The chamber cooperates with the tray to make a sealing engagement with the top surface of the tray when it is lowered to the lower position. A vacuum generator supplies vacuum to the chamber. When the vacuum is released from the chamber, the fluid samples are loaded into the cards from the receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1997Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: bioMerieux Vitek, Inc.Inventors: Mark Joseph Fanning, Jean-Pierre Bernard Gayral, Clifford W. Karl, Bernard Jean Marie Limon, Donald Meyer, Roger James Morris, Ron Robinson, William Ernest Seaton, David B. Shine, Paul Springer, James Clement Bishop, Craig Drager, Thomas Burchard, David Chastain, Stephen Guerrera, Andrew Moore, David Porat, Arthur Rousmaniere, Andrew Zeigler
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Patent number: 5853667Abstract: A positioning system for a sample testing machine incudes a base pan and a set of independent drive systems for sliding a sample tray across the base pan. Each of the drive systems incudes a paddle that engages a side of the sample tray. The paddle is slideably mounted to a shaft with a collar that slides over the shaft. A motor and drive belt is provided to move the collar along the shaft, causing the paddle to engage the side of the sample tray and slide the sample tray across the base pan. Track sections are provided in the base pan to prevent the sample tray from rotating as the paddle slides the sample tray across the base pan.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: bioMerieux Vitek, Inc.Inventors: William Ernest Seaton, Mark Joseph Fanning, Craig Drager, Ron Robinson, Roger James Morris, Jean-Pierre Bernard Gayral, JoAnne T. Gerst
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Patent number: D562987Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Bruno Colin, Sylvain Baeyaert, Chris Ronsick, Mark Wilson, Ron Robinson
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Patent number: D397611Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1997Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: bioMerieux Vitek, Inc.Inventors: Ron Robinson, Terrance J. McMichael, Brian Flynn, John Hoffman, Richard B. Partlow, David Rosten